Category Archives: Pedestrian Accident
Hit and Run Pedestrian Accidents in Florida
Florida’s cities are growing at an unprecedented rate, which has led to more vehicles on the roads than ever. Unfortunately, this has also resulted in an increase in accidents not only between vehicles, but between motorists and pedestrians. Many of these accidents end up being categorized as hit and runs, with the at-fault driver… Read More »
Visibility a Top Factor in Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are already considered one of the most vulnerable road users, as they are vastly outweighed by the vehicles driven by motorists and are far less visible. The latter is particularly true at night, with the Federal Highway Administration reporting that as many as 75 percent of all pedestrian traffic fatalities occur after dark…. Read More »
What to Know About Filing a Claim for Damages After a Florida Pedestrian Accident
Florida’s roadways have gotten busier than ever, which has made it even more dangerous for all road users, including not only drivers, but also cyclists and pedestrians. In fact, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there are almost 10,000 pedestrian accidents across the state every year. Sadly, those… Read More »
Tampa MOVES Initiative Aims to Create Safer Streets for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Early in August, the city of Tampa announced the implementation of the MOVES initiative, which has been in development for the last three years. It is hoped that, as the first citywide mobility plan, the initiative will go a long way towards improving road conditions, lessening traffic congestion, and making the roadways safer in… Read More »
Pedestrian Fatalities Have Increased by Almost 80 Percent Since 2010
Pedestrian accidents have become an increasingly serious problem in the U.S. over the last decade. In fact, according to a recent study released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrian fatalities are increasing faster than all other types of traffic fatalities combined, going up by 77 percent since 2010. All other traffic fatalities,… Read More »
Tips for Safe Driving Near School Zones
perhaps the most devastating. This is especially true in pedestrian accident cases. Unfortunately, these kinds of accidents are a lot more likely to happen during certain parts of the year and with thousands of children returning to school this month, that time is officially upon us. There are, however, steps that Florida drivers can… Read More »
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents In Florida
Florida’s balmy weather and many attractions make walking in the state a tempting prospect. Unfortunately, doing so can prove extremely dangerous, especially in recent years. In fact, a new report from the Governors’ Highway Safety Association found that the rate of fatal pedestrian accidents in Florida has risen by nearly 30 percent, making it… Read More »
The Dangers Of Mid-Block Crosswalk Accidents
While many assume that intersections are the most dangerous places on the road for pedestrians, the reality is that an estimated 70 percent of serious pedestrian accidents occur in non-intersection locations. That is not to say that crosswalks aren’t dangerous. In fact, an alarming number of the most serious crashes between pedestrians and motorists… Read More »